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PIF to fund maternity leave, other parental benefits for WTA players
The WTA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced Thursday that eligible WTA players will receive benefits through the creation of the PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program.,Under the initiative, players will receive up to 12 months of paid maternity leave and have access to grants for ferti...

Charlie Woods misses cut at U.S. Junior Amateur
Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, missed the cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur by 18 strokes on Tuesday in Bloomfield Township, Mich.,The younger Woods carded a 10-over-par 80 in the second round at Oakland Hills' South Course after posting a 12-over 82 on Monday at Oakland Hills' Nort...

Tiger Woods at junior amateur to watch son Charlie
Tiger Woods was in Bloomfield Township, Mich., on Monday searching for better vibes after missing the cut at The Open Championship in Scotland last week.,Woods was on hand at Oakland Hills Country Club to watch his 15-year-old son Charlie participate in the U.S. Junior Amateur for the first time.,Wh...

Commish: Automated ball-strike system still needs work
Commissioner Rob Manfred said the automated ball-strike system still needs work and likely will not be rolled out until at least 2026.,Manfred addressed the current status of the system, known as ABS, following the conclusion of the owners meetings in New York.,"We still have some technical issues; ...

Michael Bisping makes another homophobic remark on a hot mic
Michael Bisping was caught uttering a homophobic remark on a hot mic during the UFC 298 broadcast on Saturday. ...

As the Thunder return to contention, let's not forget the Supersonics
The Oklahoma City Thunder have executed one of the shortest rebuilding periods in NBA history. Since the breakup of the Kevin Durant/Russell Westbrook pairing, leading into the current Thunder 2.0, only lasted three seasons of extreme tanking. Those losing efforts netted them the sixth pick in the ...

Who's the best at each position in the NBA? We have answers
Before you jump down our throat for ranking by position in a positionless NBA, take a deep breath. It’s fun. So, let it happen, and let’s talk hoops. The rest of the world is catching up to America’s basketball dominance. Out of the five positions, four of our picks are not from America. On the flip...

Faux conservative blames Donald Trump support on UFC loss
Colby Covington said his support of former President Donald Trump is what swayed judges to award Leon Edwards the decision in the pair’s UFC 296 welterweight title fight last weekend. ...

Arsenal can thank Jesus and a late Declan Rice goal to stay on top
The English are pretty fascinated with their midweek evening fixtures. There are only a few per season, when the whole league trots out under the lights Tuesday-Thursday (instead of under the lights on Saturday and Sunday because the sun never actually appears in the UK between Halloween and St. Pat...

Daughter of former WWE, UFC champ Brock Lesnar sets shotput record
The Lesnar name is synonymous with the WWE and UFC ring, but former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s daughter Mya is creating a legacy for herself in the collegiate track and field space. ...

Former UFC champ allegedly knocks out his brother’s tooth
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill was arrested on Nov. 27 on one count of aggravated domestic violence after allegedly punching his brother, James Hill Jr. in the face twice two days prior....

Sports Illustrated has become its own Sidd Finch in the age of AI-Generated journalism
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into every corridor of society has created a surreal state of journalism in 2023. In its infancy, everyone is feeling around in the dark, stumbling over AI-generated content. A bevy of outlets, this site included, have dabbled in AI-generated content....
